W.O.W. 18 Flashcards
What is Reprehensible
Part of speech: Adj.
Definition: deserving blame or punishment
Example: The boy’s actions were reprehensible and would not be tolerated in school
What is Harass
Part of speech: verb
Definition: to trouble or annoy by attacking repeatedly
Example: The teacher made sure that no one in her classroom would be harassed or bullied.
What is Chaos
Part of speech: Noun
Definition: disorder, great confusion
Example: I left the room in a state of chaos after overturning everything in search of my missing keys.
What is Obsolete
Part of speech: Adj.
Definition: no longer in use, out-of-date
Example: Our attic is full of obsolete devices like beepers, record players, and cassette players.
What is Unkempt
Part of speech: Adj.
Definition: (particular of a person) untidy, sloppy
Example: Her unkempt hair really needed to be washed and combed.